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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1993-10-20, Page 3With our appreciation The students and staff of Blyth P.S. presented awards to service clubs and residents who had worked hard to improve the playground and equipment at the school. Accepting the awards are from left, Mildred Ament and Dawn Doherty from the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary; Al Donaldson and Charlie Shaw from the Blyth Lions; Don Grover, an HCBE employee; village road superintendent John Rinn; school custodian Bonnie Shannon and presenting the awards, school principal Al Harrison. Blyth Council briefs No rep for Wheels Away ADVANCE TICKETS AT: Webster's Clothing & Footwear, Wilson's Health & Gifts, Christmas & Country or from any member of the Board of Stewards. Blyth United Church "ANNIVERSARY TURKEY SUPPER" Friday October 29, 1993 - 6:30 p.m. in the Blyth 81. District Community Centre Adults: $8.50 Children (5-11): $4.00 Pre School Free Sponsored by the Board of Stewards of the Blyth United Church. Blythe You'll Like "Working Brooke with the gifts appleS of nature" Orchards E - C Fresh Apples - Many varieties now available ------ • Empire • Spartan • Ida Red • Russets • Spys - Mutsu - Jona Cold ----r— • Golden and Red Delicious - ** Fresh Apple Cider ** Cider } 'Halloween Pumpkins • Squash Aft our apples are produced with drip irrigation for the best size, colour and favour. Open Monday - Saturday 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. We will deliver Hwy. 4 just north of Blyth 523-4383 After some discussion Blyth council deferred its chance for a voice on the Wheels Away board of directors at the Oct. 13 meeting, feeling that the cost to attend may be too great at this time. A bylaw was passed implement- ing an agreement for transit service in Blyth. * * A grant of $1,750 was approved for the Blyth Festival. This is the same amount as in previous years. aaa The tender of Lavis Construction in the amount of $100,133 was accepted for water works on High- way 4. This is supplemented by PRIDE money. * * A bylaw was passed prohibiting the discharge of guns or other firearms, air guns, spring guns, cross bows or long bows in the vil- Blyth UCW met Thursday afternoon, Oct. 14 in the church parlour with 18 members and two guests present. Guest speaker, Deb Homuth, was introduced by Marie Toll. Ms Homuth is employed with the Huron Board of Education as a co- ordinator for the transition years of destreaming (the restructuring of education) for the 21st century. She describes the issue of destreaming as less than perfect, but says it does provide the greatest good for the greatest number. Destreaming, she says, is a response to the public outcry for a better system. There will be standardized tests for grade nine with the papers being marked in Toronto and Ottawa. As well, student growth in grades seven, eight and nine will be evaluated. In every classroom there is a great range in student capability, socially and in their learning abilities. However, it has been found that the highest expectations bring the highest results, therefore Ms Homuth says with destreaming all students will follow the same curriculum for the first three years. In closing Ms Homuth remarked "An education is the biggest asset a person can take with them to the job market." A lively discussion followed with Ms Homuth responding to lage. Clerk Helen Grubb said OPP had strongly recommended the village pass the bylaw as without it they had no way of dealing with the problem unless there was an offense. The issue -was presented as there had been problems of late in the village with firearms. * * * Linda Stewart, representing Minor Ball, was present to ask council to give consideration to for- giving the ball diamond fee for young players next season since the grants have been stopped. While council was concerned that this would set a precedent they agreed that there may be some way to help. "It is not the position of the vil- lage to make money on the ball dia- monds, but we like to break even, questions from the group. Marjory East and Susan Howson were in charge of the worship service with the appropriate theme "Our children, our future." Scripture verses from Proverbs were read by Mrs. Howson and a fitting story and poem were given by Marjory. Dates to remember are: Nov. 4 - Nov. 6 the annual harvest bonanza and on Nov. 10 at 1:30 a workshop for those who visit the sick and shut-in will be held at the church. After the singing of Grace a delicious lunch was provided by Elva Brown, Evelyn Caldwell, Bea Chambers and Ruby Pattison. while getting to the point where we can provide a reasonable service at a reasonable rate," said Reeve Dave Lee. Noting the high costs, which Mrs. Stewart was concerned would deter some youngsters from play- ing, and the fact that all the young people involved were local, it was agreed that the issue would be dis- cussed at a future meeting with the local ball leagues to try and find a compromise. a** A motion was passed to address the lighting problems on Dinsley St. Prior to the motion Councillor Mason Bailey questioned whether there had been complaints to which he received an affirmative answer. "Those are my concerns, but if the people want it, if it fits the bud- get and the 'village employees have the time to do it then I'm comfort- able with it," he said. a** Repairs were authorized for the snowplow and a clean up of the white village truck after it was noted that of the $17,000 set aside in the budget only $8,397 had been spent to date. * * Twelve to 15 trees from the land- fill site will be replanted in the vil- lage. "You have $600 in the budget to plant trees, so plant them," said Ms Grubb. "It's already been autho- rized." *a* A severance application was approved for Fran and Dave Cook. Guests at the October meeting of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 420, Blyth were Corp. Bradley Montgomery of the Blyth Cadets, Zone Commander John MacDonald and Deputy Zone Commander Gordon de Jong of the Royal Canadian Legion. Corp. Bradley Montgomery gave an account of his trip and adventures with the Cadet Corp. in Bermuda this past summer. The Branch helped sponsor Bradley and fellow cadets on the trip. Z.C. John MacDonald brought greetings from the Zone and gave a short report on veteran activities at Parkwood and Sunnybrook Hospitals. Deputy Z.C. Gordon de Jong commended the Branch on the work that it has done in the past and its membership enrollment. Donations made through motions People There were seven tables of euchre at Memorial Hall on Monday, Oct. 11. Winners were: high lady, June Jacklin; high man, Lilly Letherland (playing as a man); low lady, Effie McCall; low man, Mel Jacklin; ladies' lone hands, Clara Rinn and men's lone hands, Ross Brighton. Euchre is played Mondays at 8 p.m. are: Palliative Care, $50; Ted Foster Christmas Fund, $100; June Foran (Walk-a-dog-athon), $200; Blyth 1st Group Committee (Boy Scouts), $540 and Blyth Minor Hockey Draw, $100. Permission was granted to Blyth Brownies to hold their meetings in the Legion Hall. Coming events on the Legion Calendar are as follows: Oct. 24, Ladies Aux. visit to Parkwood; Oct. 31, Veterans Banquet and Reception in Wingham; Nov. 6, Poppy Campaign and Nov. 7, dedication of Huronvie'w Chapel. Members are urged to pay their dues by Nov. 30 to help renewal process run smoothly. It also ensures continuous delivery of Legion Magazine and paid members won't suffer a loss of branch privileges. WHO IS A LION? He who achieves success, lives well, laughs often, loves all human kind, gains the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; he fills his niche, does well his work, and makes God's world a better place than it was by Just a brighter flow'r, a perfect poem, a human soul awake to its own loveliness; he feels the glow of beauty In all life, and never fails to voice his praise of it; he sees the best there Is In fellow men, and gives to them the best there Is In him; his life is one vast Inspiration. THAT MAN IS A LION! THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1993. PAGE 3. Legion makes donations Bd. of Ed. employee speaks to UCW EUCHRE TOURNAMENT Saturday October 23 BLYTH MEMORIAL HALL Registration from 7 - 8 p.m., Admission $5.00 Sponsored by the Blyth Lions Club